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FinTech's DEI Discussions – Powered by Harrington Starr
Welcome to the award-winning FinTech’s DEI Discussions, the podcast where we explore how financial technology can lead the way in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Join our host, Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Chief Customer Officer at Harrington Starr, as she inspires us to 'walk the talk' and create more equitable workplaces where everyone can thrive.
Each episode invites you into the conversation, offering actionable steps to foster an inclusive environment in your organisation. From recruitment to…
Episodes
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Career Break ≠ Career Over | Kicki Frisch, Software Engineering Manager at T. Rowe Price
Career break? Imposter syndrome? Non-linear path into FinTech? In this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia speaks with Kicki Frisch, Senior Software…
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Talent Is Everywhere. Opportunity Is Not. | Konstantina Kapetanidi, VP, Global Data Solutions & Head of Data Science, Europe (VCA) at Visa
What does inclusion actually look like inside one of the world’s biggest payments organisations? In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia sits down…
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Helping People Win at Work | Neetu Kumar, Head of Graduate Programmes at Centrica
What does inclusive leadership actually look like in practice? In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, host Nadia speaks with Neetu Kumar, Head of…
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IWD Event Special | Matt Smith from Steeleye, Lynda Clarke from Nayax, Claire Court from Delta Financial Systems
Leadership isn’t about titles — it’s about access, opportunity, and the doors we choose to open for others. In this International Women’s Day 2026 Special…
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Net-Caring Over Networking | Ratul Ahmed, Group Head Model Risk Management & Validation at Commerzbank AG
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Why FinTech Needs Curiosity More Than Credentials | Alexandra Sheller, Advsior and Principal Consultant at The Bridgeview Group Ltd
Careers in FinTech aren't linear. So why do we still hire like they are? In this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Alexandra Sheller…
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Why Inclusive Leadership Is a Competitive Advantage for Banks and FinTechs | Gary O'Brien, BNP Paribas
In this latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Gary O'Brien, Global Head of Banks and Broker Segment Strategy at BNP Paribas, joins Nadia live from…
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When People Feel Safe, Performance Follows | Hana Rolles, Chief Commercial Officer at Bank of London
In this episode, Nadia is joined by Hana Rolles, Chief Commercial Officer at Bank of London, for an honest and insightful conversation on what real inclusion…
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Can Open Banking Reduce Bias in Financial Services? | Adam Betteridge, Fintech, Partnerships & Open Banking Lead at TSB Bank
In this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Adam Betteridge, FinTech, Partnerships & Open Banking Lead at TSB Bank, recorded live at…
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The DEI Shift FinTech Still Needs to Make | Wasim Mushtaq, Founder of 1CG
On this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, recorded live at FinTech Connect 2025, Nadia is joined by Wasim Mushtaq, Founder of 1CG, for a powerful and…
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Opening Doors in FinTech Isn’t Optional | Saeed Rafay, Innovation & Digital Transformation Leader at ABN AMRO Bank
Recorded live at FinTech Connect 2025, this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions sees Nadia in conversation with Saeed Rafay, Innovation & Digital…
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How 10x Banking Builds Inclusion From the Inside Out | Amanda Jenkins, Chief Impact Officer at 10x Banking
On this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia sits down with Amanda Jenkins, Chief Impact Officer at 10x Banking, the leading UK FinTech – providing core…
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What FinTech Gets Wrong About Inclusion | Dajana Nozic, Co-Founder and COO at Nya
What happens when inclusion becomes a tick-box exercise — and who really pays the price? In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia sits down with…
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What Makes People Stay? Culture, Safety, and Allyship | Lyndsey Higgins, Senior Vice President – Head of Learning & Development and Business Services at Rimes Technologies
In this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia sits down with Lyndsey Higgins, Senior Vice President – Head of Learning & Development and Business…
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Power in Connection: Women and Building Networks in Tech | Vanessa Vallely, OBE - CEO & Founder of WeAreTheCity and WeAreTechWomen
On the final #TurntoTech episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Vanessa Vallely, OBE - CEO & Founder of WeAreTheCity and WeAreTechWomen, for…
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Mental Wealth: Wellbeing at the Heart of Career Pivots | Kate Thompson, Board Member of the Women Pivoting to Digital Task Force
On this #TurntoTech episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia sits down with Kate Thompson, Board Member of the Women Pivoting to Digital Task Force, to…
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Digital Colonialism, AI & Inclusion: Why Ethical Tech Can't Wait | John Archbold, a professional overthinker for AI ethics, governance and the intersection of technology operations
On this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia sits down with John Archbold, a professional overthinker for AI ethics, governance and the intersection of…
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Why FinTech Risks Losing Its Greatest Talents | Diederik Geeraerts, CEO of Taskize
In the latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia sits down with Diederik Geeraerts, CEO of Taskize, for an insightful conversation about the realities…
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Human-Led Marketing & Inclusive Culture | Jessica Rhodes, Global Marketing Director at Paysecure
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Why Inclusion Is FinTech’s Real Growth Strategy | Tim Pointer, Chief People Officer & Operating Partner at Three Hills
On this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Tim Pointer, Chief People Officer & Operating Partner at Three Hills, to explore the…
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How Quantum Innovation Will Transform Businesses: Sarah Ghosh on FinTech Connect 2025
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AI, Fraud & Digital Identity: Dave Birch Previews FinTech Connect 2025 | International keynote speaker, author, advisor, commentator and investor digital financial services.
Ahead of FinTech Connect 2025, Nadia sits down with Dave Birch, international keynote speaker, author, advisor, commentator, and investor in digital financial…
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Digital Access Beyond the City: Regional Voices Driving Change | Laura Wilson, Technology Project Manager at FinTrU
On the latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia sits down with Laura Wilson, Technology Project Manager at FinTrU, for a powerful conversation on…
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The Strategic Game Shaping Future FinTech Talent | Lorin D’Costa, Founder of She Plays To Win UK, and Rashmi Prabhakar, Head of SaaS Transformation at Temenos
In the latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Lorin D'Costa, Founder of She Plays To Win UK, and Rashmi Prabhakar, Head of SaaS…
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The Mindset Behind Future-Ready Leadership | Julia Larsson, Lead Data Scientist at Aiviq
On this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia speaks with Julia Larsson, Lead Data Scientist at Aiviq, about building inclusive cultures that empower…
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Climbing the Ladder and Handing It Down for Others | Sarah Timms, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at InTick
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The Confidence Code: Backing Yourself to Pivot into Tech | Joanna Hawro, SaaS Implementation Team Manager at Kantox by BNP Paribas
In the latest episode of the #TurntoTech series in FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia speaks with Joanna Hawro, SaaS Implementation Team Manager at Kantox by BNP…
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The Power of Collective Intelligence in Fighting Financial Crime 360 | Iain Armstrong, Executive Director, FCC Strategy at ComplyAdvantage
Ahead of Financial Crime 360, Nadia sits down with Iain Armstrong, Executive Director of FCC Strategy at ComplyAdvantage, for a powerful episode of FinTech's…
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Ahead of Financial Crime 360 Event: The Human Side of Modernising AML | Shani Golov, VP of Sales - EMEA at ThetaRay
In this special episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, host Nadia Edwards-Dashti speaks with Shani Golov, VP of Sales – EMEA at ThetaRay, ahead of her session…
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Why Inclusion Must Grow as Your FinTech Business Grows | Angela Borst, Head of People at Flagstone
On this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Angela Borst, Head of People at Flagstone as she shares how the business is redefining…
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How Empathy and Bravery Create Better Leaders in FinTech | Barbara Logoteta and Nadia Edwards-Dashti
In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, recorded live at EWPN 2025 in Amsterdam, Nadia sits down with Barbara Logoteta, Head of Complience UK at Banking…
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The Power of Allyship - Fireside Chat at Allyship in Action Empowering Women in Payments event 2025 | Nadia Edwards-Dashti and Vic Martin
In this special episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, host Nadia sits down with Vic Martin, Head of Compliance at SumUp, for a Fireside Chat at Allyship in…
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The Female Founder Changing the Face of Financial Advice | Karen Barrett, Founder & CEO of Unbiased
In this episode #WorkplaceFutureReady series of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia sits down with Karen Barrett, Founder and CEO of Unbiased, to explore what it…
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Tech-Forward Employers: Why Hiring Pivoters is Smart Business | Adam Baldwin, Head of Legal at Modulr
In this special episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, part of the 12-part #TurnToTech series, host Nadia is joined by Adam Baldwin, Head of Legal at Modulr, to…
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How Transferable Experience Powers Tech Careers | Alicia Osinibi, Cybersecurity and Identity Services Control Officer
In this #TurntoTech episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia sits down with Alicia Osinibi, Cybersecurity and Identify Services Control Officer, to explore…
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Why Community Matters in Financial Technology | Anya van den Berg, Global Head of Sales – Analytics at Deutsche Börse
In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Anya van den Berg, Global Head of Sales - Analytics at Deutsche Börse, for a powerful…
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Building Inclusive AI for FinTech | Carla Canino, Founder, CPO and CEO of Kindlee
On this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia Edwards-Dashti sits down with Carla Canino, Founder, CPO and CEO of Kindlee. Carla shares her journey of…
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Driving Global Inclusion Through Communication | Tracy Prandi-Yuen, VP, Global Partnerships, Boku
In this powerful conversation, Tracy Prandi-Yuen, VP of Global Partnerships at Boku, shares her journey from Visa to Meta to Boku, and how she’s turned…
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Digital Shifts and Re-Turning to Tech for ALL Ages | Julianne Miles, MBE, Co-Founder and Executive Chair at Career Returners
In the latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Julianne Miles, MBE, Co-Founder and Executive Chair at Career Returners. As part of the…
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Creating Belonging: How Women are Transforming the Tech Landscape | Katrina Young, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Digital Officer, Innovation Consultant, and AI Strategy & Digital Transformation Leader
On this #TurntoTech episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Katrina Young, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Digital Officer, Innovation…
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Families of FinTech Roundtable Discussion | Katherine Chan, Founder and CEO at Juice, Katie Richardson, Head of Marketing at Juice, Daria Iakovleva, Interim Head of Marketing at Juice, and Gina Bley, Marketing Contractor
In this roundtable episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia sits down with Katherine Chan, Founder and CEO at Juice, Katie Richardson, Head of Marketing at…
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How a Grassroots DEI Task Force Transformed a FinTech Startup | Rebekah Fox, Chief People Officer at Upvest
In this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, hosted by Nadia, Rebekah Fox, Chief People Officer at Upvest, shares her powerful approach to building authentic…
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FinTech Leadership Is a Behaviour, Not a Title | Thara Brooks, Market Strategy Specialist for Fraud, Financial Crime and Compliance at FIS
On this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia speaks with Thara Brooks, Market Strategy Specialist for Fraud, Financial Crime and Compliance at FIS, in a…
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Male Allies Making Space in Digital | Sarwar Khan, Director of Government Affairs UK & Ireland at Salesforce and Strategy Steering Board Member for Women Pivoting to Digital Taskforce
In this special #TurnToTech episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Sarwar Khan, Director of Government Affairs UK & Ireland at Salesforce and Strategy Steering…
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Reclaiming Power and Visibility in Your FinTech Career | Kirsteen Williamson-Guinn
On this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia speaks with Kirsteen Williamson-Guinn, banker turned Founder of Elevate Women, to explore what it really…
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Women’s Health and Career Reboots | Sophie Creese, Co-Founder and CEO of HeyFlow and MotherBoard
Women’s Health and Career Reboots On the second episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions #TurntoTech series, Nadia is joined by Sophie Creese, Co-Founder and CEO…
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How to Empower Without Overpowering in FinTech | Tribeni Chougule, Executive, MBA, Leadership and Career Coach
On this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions we’re joined by Tribeni Chougule, Executive, MBA, Leadership and Career Coach, for an unmissable conversation on…
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Redefining the Route: Tech Journeys Beyond the Path | Tasmia Niazi, Engineering Lead at Lloyds Banking Group
In the latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia speaks with Tasmia Niazi, Engineering Lead at Lloyds Banking Group, as part of the #TurnToTech…
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Building Inclusive Products in FinTech | Monica Carlesso, Business Platform Lead at Lloyds Banking Group
This week on FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Monica Carlesso, Business Platform Lead at Lloyds Banking Group, for a powerful conversation on…
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Why Talent Will Walk Without Inclusion | Julia Streets, MBE, Founder and CEO at Streets Consulting
On this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Julia Streets, MBE, Founder and CEO at Streets Consulting. Fresh from receiving her MBE for…
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Corporate to Code | Sheridan Ash, Tech She Can Charity Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer
In this launch episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions: #TurntoTech, Nadia is joined by Sheridan Ash, Tech She Can Charity Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer…
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Why Representation Matters in FinTech | Amanda Mocellin, COO at Traderoot International
In this powerful conversation, Nadia is joined by Amanda Mocellin, COO at Traderoot International, to explore how we move beyond performative DEI efforts and…
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The Role of Male Allies in FinTech | Tom Sturge, Male Allyship Organiser at the European Women Payment Network (EWPN)
On this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions Nadia Edwards-Dashti is joined by Tom Sturge, Male Allyship Organiser at the European Women Payment Network…
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Redesigning Recruitment for Equity in FinTech | Chloe Seeley, Senior Director – Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Checkout.com
In this episode, Nadia is joined by Chloe Seeley, Senior Director – Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Checkout.com, to explore how organisations can shift…
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Why Workplace Policies Need a Rethink | Katie Hayes, Head of Marketing at Ozone API
On this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia sits down with Katie Hayes, Head of Marketing at Ozone API, for an honest and inspiring conversation about…
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The Real Impact of Pulling Back from DEI in FinTech | Regina Lau, Chief Financial Officer at Weavr.io, Teresa Cameron, Group Chief Financial Officer at Clear Junction, and Jovi Overo, Chief Executive Officer at Vault.
In the latest episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions at Money20/20 Europe 2025 in Amsterdam, Nadia, sits down with Regina Lau, Chief Financial Officer at…
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Driving Change in Wealth Management Through AI and Accessibility | Chet Velani, Managing Director & Board Member at EV Financial Solutions
Recorded live at The Summit for Wealth Management 2025, this powerful episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions features Chet Velani, Managing Director & Board…
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Why Authentic FinTech Leadership Starts with Listening | Gemma Ros, CTO at The Zebra
In this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia speaks with Gemma Roe, CTO at The Zebra, about her incredible journey from self-taught technologist to…
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Making Wealth Management a Career for Everyone | Sarah Revell, Director of Operations at Athena Wealth Planning Ltd.
Recorded live at The Summit for Wealth Management 2025, this special episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions features an inspiring conversation between host Nadia…
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Female Empowerment in Finance and Art | Emilia De Stasio, Founder & COO at Artscapy
In this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions recorded at The Summit for Wealth Management 2025, Nadia Edwards-Dashti speaks with Emilia De Stasio, Founder &…